US Bridges

CO.RD.9 over Branch

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.4 Mi. N. of Co. Rd. 28 · Structure no. 004804

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,489
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.9 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CO.RD.9 over Branch in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,489 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,351 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO.RD.9
CrossesBranch
Location0.4 Mi. N. of Co. Rd. 28
RouteCounty Highway 9
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.47378, -87.79526
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,489 (2022)
Projected traffic3,351 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$391,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.9 over Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.9 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does CO.RD.9 over Branch carry?

About 2,489 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.9 over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.9 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.